R. Yaakov b. Asher (Tur)

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R. Yaakov b. Asher
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R. Yaakov b. Asher, Baal HaTurim, Tur
ר' יעקב בן אשר, בעל הטורים
Dates1269–1343
LocationGermany / Spain
WorksArbaah Turim, Commentary on Torah
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Influenced byRamban, Rosh
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